This dive site is famous for its spectacular deep topography, featuring massive coral pinnacles that form tunnels and a vast chamber known as 'The Cathedral'. Divers navigate these impressive swim-throughs on a multi-level drift dive, often with moderate to strong currents. The dramatic landscape makes it a bucket-list dive for advanced divers visiting Cozumel.
Punta Sur - Cathedral
Deep drift dive through spectacular coral formations and swim-throughs.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Excellent Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Hawksbill Turtle
Nurse Shark
Gorgonian
Sponge
Black Grouper
Splendid Toadfish
Barracuda
Queen Angelfish
Spotted Eagle Ray
Green Sea Turtle
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Requires good buoyancy for deep profiles and managing potentially strong currents.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:
Variable
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